Since 50’s the sound systems that sprang up downtown Jamaica have been not only the place to spin 45 and dancing but also the most popular and important hub of great innovation for reggae music and Jamaican culture. Today the excitement of 45 era (not CDJ era) has faded into memory but fortunately countless live recordings remain. Many of them were sold as cassette tapes. Give many thanks and great respect to the original owners, who kindly released their treasures. So now, bigop all massive! URFD post vintage sound tape 70’s - early 2K. For all Jamaican reggae music and sound system lovers. Hope uno enjoy! ONE LOVE.

March 27, 2023

2000 - Sound Trooper vs Jah Creation Ochi Rios



SOUND: Sound Trooper vs Jah Creation (both)
VENUE: Club Amnesia, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann 
DATE: Jun.19 2000
ARTISTS: 
MC: Sound Trooper: Ricky Trooper 
    Jah CreationGold Finger, Bad Rasta, I spy

NOTE:
After his Jaro career, Ricky Trooper continues to buss the new sound, "Sound Trooper".  This is his early session in 2000. He had a lot to say in this clash about the upcomings in Miami with Matterhorn, Fire Links, and Bass Odyssey.  Trooper has all the old favorites that Jaro has cut with his name in it.  But Jah Creation does not back down and got their share of forwards.  Enjoy raw recording over 3 hour ! (mi fix sound quality)

March 22, 2023

1994 - Addies vs LP Int'l Biltmore (LP side)


SOUND: LP International
VENUE: Biltmore Ballroom,Brooklyn,NY
DATE: July.23 1994
ARTISTS:  
MC / SELECTOR: Puma, Stereo Fish, Freddie

NOTE:
Collin Puma and crew LP International from Flatbush is Brooklyn's most lethal sound and Kings of NY. After arriving in New York, Puma gather a few of the neighborhoods talent along with friends from his local high school and set out to make LP a sound clashing machine. It is well known that Puma boasts the largest set of Dennis Brown dubs in the world, coming from a dub box that is deep to begin with.
Tape sounds slightly muffled, so mi fix a bit.



Stereo Fish talk about the early days.

March 15, 2023

1986 - King Jammys Starring Super Cat

SOUND: King Jammy’s Super Power
DATE: 1986
VENUE: West Kingston 
ARTISTS: Super Cat, Little John, Wayne Palmer Conroy Smith & The Jammy’s GANG
OPERATOR: Bobby Digital & Tupps

riddim
"dangerous system" "real rock" "hi fashion" "general" 
"answer" "feel like jumping"
and more… 

NOTE:
In 1985, King Jammy's Super Power restarted with the monster hit ridim "Sleng Teng". 10Kw, the largest output in Jamaica, home-made amps and a Roland tape echo mounted on a rack, and boasted an unparalleled array of hardware. In these days, Indian DJ was exclusive to Killamanjaro. So Super Cat on Jammy’s are so rare, And Of course the dance was deadly NICE!

uno ready fi dis!   fix to correct link

March 08, 2023

1975 - King Tubby's Home Town Hi Fi feat U-Roy


 









SOUND: King Tubby's Home Town Hi Fi
VENUE: Kingston 
DATE: 1975
ARTISTS: U-Roy
SELECTOR: 

Tunes played: 
1 Horace Andy ... Something On My Mind (Studio 1) 2:14 
2 Horace Andy ... I'll Be Gone (Studio 1) 2:39 
3 Horace Andy ... Love Of A Woman (Studio 1) 3:36 
4 Horace Andy ... Rich Man (?) 2:45 
5 Upsetters/King Tubby's ... Spanglers Clap 4:36 
6 Announce 0:16 
7 Cornell Campbell ... Dance In A Greenwich Farm 4:33 
8 Aggrovators/King Tubby's ... "Riddim Section" (to Dance In A Greenwich Farm) 2:45 
9 Announce 0:20 
10 Bob Marley ... So Jah Say 4:53 
11 Burning Spear ... Ethiopians Live It Out (Version) (Studio 1) 2:08 
12 Announce 0:16 
13 Johnny Clarke ... Everyday Wandering (Version) 3:53 
14 Abyssinians(/King Tubby's) ... Issat (Satta Riddim) 3:41 
15 Horace Andy ... Ain't No Sunshine 2:21 
16 Jacob Miller ... False Rasta (Ain't No Sunshine riddim) 2:50 
17 "Part 3" (Ain't No Sunshine riddim) 2:17 
18 Cornell Campbell ... Queen Of The Minstrels 3:14 
19 Cornell Campbell ... Stars 3:21 
20 Studio 1 Dub ... Fight To The Top Riddim 3:12 
21 Studio 1 Dub ... Party Time Riddim 2:56 
22 Studio 1 Dub ... Pretty Looks Riddim 1:20

(source)
https://soundtapes.forumotion.com/t199-king-tubby-s-home-town-hi-fi-kingston-1975-featuring-u-roy

NOTE:
Vintage session from 1975 featuring U.Roy. Quality is quite poor, but somebody has had a go at cleaning it up. For all tape lovers, must have!